Recent research showed reducing energy bills by a fifth, could save businesses the equivalent of 5 per cent increase in sales.

Speaking to ‘Business Week’, Business Link Northwest managing director Peter Watson said: “Many business owners simply don’t realise how the little things, like leaving a light on, can be costly to a company.

“For business owners who are not sure of where to start, we can point them in the right direction when it comes to increasing their energy efficiency.”